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Chabad-Lubavitch

Chabad-Lubavitch

9.6
A Jewish religious group that teaches, welcomes, and helps Jews around the world
  • noun
  • /kəˈbɑd lʊˈbɑvɪtʃ/
translation icon : Jabad-Lubavitch
  • Many people appreciate the outreach programs offered by Chabad-Lubavitch.

Examples

  • She learned more about her heritage through classes at the Chabad-Lubavitch community center.

  • The Chabad-Lubavitch movement has many followers around the world.

  • Chabad-Lubavitch centers can be found in cities around the world, welcoming Jews of all backgrounds.

  • The Chabad-Lubavitch movement is renowned for its emphasis on outreach and education.

  • The community center was bustling with activity during the holiday celebrations organized by Chabad-Lubavitch.

  • Many families attended the public menorah lighting event hosted by Chabad-Lubavitch in the park.

  • Rabbi Green spoke passionately about the values of outreach and education that define Chabad-Lubavitch.

Synonyms

Lubavitch
vsChabad-Lubavitch
2 9.6

A Hasidic Jewish movement known for outreach, religious study, and warm hospitality

gives more priority to community involvement than optimism
Chabad
vsChabad-Lubavitch
1 9.5

A Jewish Hasidic group in Orthodox Judaism that helps, teaches, and welcomes guests

places stronger emphasis on community involvement beyond education
Lubavitch movement
vsChabad-Lubavitch
8.6

A large Hasidic Jewish group that sends people to teach and help Jewish communities worldwide

focuses more on local community involvement rather than technological engagement
Chabad Hasidism
vsChabad-Lubavitch
9.1

A Hasidic Jewish group from Eastern Europe that emphasizes study and teaching

emphasizes outreach and hospitality more than intellectual theory

Surface Forms

Chabad-Lubavitch singular

Etymology

Chabad-Lubavitch comes from Hebrew letters Chabad, which stand for Chochmah, Binah, and Da'at meaning 'wisdom', 'understanding', and 'knowledge', and from Lubavitch, the name of a town in Eastern Europe where the group grew. So the name reminds us that the movement values study and teaching and that it began in a real community, which helps explain its focus on outreach and hospitality.